An essential guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species This new and comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home for endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species. - Covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants. - 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. - Concise text covering status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy. - Introduction includes information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.